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The Department of Posts has taken note of the Executive (Order No. 14324) issued by the U.S. Administration on 30 July, 2025, under which the duty-free de minimis exemption for goods valued up to USD 800 will be withdrawn with effect from 29 August, 2025.
U.S. bound air carriers have expressed their inability to accept postal consignments after 25 August, 2025, citing lack of operational and technical readiness.
The Department of Posts has decided to temporarily suspend booking of all types of postal articles, destined for the USA with effect from 25 August, 2025 except letters/documents and gift items up to USD100 in value. These exempt categories will continue to be accepted and conveyed to the USA, subject to further clarifications from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and US Postal Service (USPS).
Customers who have already booked articles that cannot be dispatched to the USA due to these circumstances may seek a refund of postage.
The Department of Posts in a press statement said, “Deeply regrets the inconvenience caused to customers and assures that all possible measures are being undertaken to resume full services to the USA at the earliest.”
